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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 12.5Ch. 5Art. 3§ 131282 County Transportation Claims Rules

§ 131282 County Transportation Claims Rules

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§ 131282 County Transportation Claims Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want money from a county transportation authority (like for a bus accident), you have to follow special rules.
  • •These rules are mostly in Division 3.6 of the Government Code, starting at Section 810.
  • •Sometimes, other laws or rules might apply instead, but they have to say so clearly.

Example

You trip and fall on a broken sidewalk near a bus stop and break your arm.

If you want the county transportation authority to pay for your hospital bills, you can't just ask them. You have to follow the rules in Division 3.6 of the Government Code. This might mean filling out special forms or telling them within a certain time.

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§ 131282 County Transportation Claims Rules

All claims for money or damages against a county transportation authority are governed by Division 3.6 (commencing with Section 810) of Title 1 of the Government Code except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto. (Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 301, Sec. 3. Effective July 14, 1986.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

county transportation authorityDivision 3.6Government Code

Related Statutes

  • § 100124 Vta Insurance Authority
  • § 131280 Transportation Authority Termination
  • § 131281 County Transportation Authority Lawsuits
  • § 131283 County Transportation Contract Powers
  • § 131284 County Transportation Contract Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 131282.
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